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Phytic acid

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Phytic acid

Phytic acid visibly softens stubborn melasma pigment, fades dark sun spots, and clears acne marks while gently reducing blemishes. It suits dry skin and oily skin particularly well when applied in lightweight serums. Because of its gentle nature, it layers easily into any daily skincare routine.

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019

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Questions and answers

What does phytic acid do for the skin?

Phytic acid helps reduce skin pigmentation and acne when used in chemical peels or serums combined with ingredients like mandelic acid, azelaic acid, or L-ascorbic acid. It may significantly decrease melasma pigment, acne scores, and postacne hyperpigmentation.

Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 2019

How do you use phytic acid?

Phytic acid is used in serums and combination peels, such as paired with L-ascorbic acid or azelaic acid, to help reduce skin pigmentation and acne. It may be applied as directed in professional treatments or specific product regimens.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011

Should you use phytic acid in the morning or at night?

There is no official time of day to use phytic acid.

Can you use phytic acid every day?

Phytic acid is generally used in professional peels or specialized serums combined with ingredients like L-ascorbic acid, azelaic acid, or mandelic acid. Because application frequency depends on the specific product formulation, you should follow the usage instructions provided by your product.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2011

Does phytic acid cause purging or irritation?

Phytic acid is unlikely to cause purging.

Which skin types is phytic acid best for?

Phytic acid is suitable for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, acne-prone, mature, and dark-spotted skin types, with top product fits including The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser and SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight.

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  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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